69
69
Sep 25, 2013
09/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 69
favorite 0
quote 0
obama is fighting back. even bringing in help from the man he calls his secretary of explaining stuff. president obama brought in a big gun to sell obama care. >> when you have universal enrollment, you can manage your costs better and cut inflation down. >> reporter: former president bill clinton made the pitch with just a week left before one of the health care law's biggest changes goes into effect. on october 1st, millions of americans will be able to shop for coverage through insurance exchanges. the uninsured must sign on or face a penalty. the opponents of obama care are worried that health care costs will skyrocket. overnight, the obama administration released new numbers on what the law will cost consumers. they say six in ten americans may be able to find coverage more less than $100 a month. and premiums nationwide, will be about 16% lower than originally expected. >> the most important thing, obviously, just to get people enrolled in this. >> reporter: many of the health care law's elements are a
obama is fighting back. even bringing in help from the man he calls his secretary of explaining stuff. president obama brought in a big gun to sell obama care. >> when you have universal enrollment, you can manage your costs better and cut inflation down. >> reporter: former president bill clinton made the pitch with just a week left before one of the health care law's biggest changes goes into effect. on october 1st, millions of americans will be able to shop for coverage through...
133
133
Jan 21, 2013
01/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
obama is known for her fashion-forward choices. as tanya rivero tells us, she is kicking off the next four years with a bang. >> reporter: over the past four years, it's been bold colors, bare arms and now fresh bangs. no one has influenced women's fashion quite like michelle obama. >> women like the way she mixes labels. she's unafraid to wear color. she seems like she's having fun. >> reporter: as all eyes turn to the inauguration, one big mystery remains, who will the first lady be wearing? ♪ at last >> reporter: in 2009, her one-shouldered white chiffon ball ground made jason wu national time. wt women's wear daily" had the designers sketch their renditions. tommy hilfiger turned to the nens look for first daughters, malia and sasha. >> they're becoming more interested in malia and sasha. >> reporter: the first lady has had a few fashion missteps, ruffling feathers when she wore alexander mcqueen to meet the chinese president. but the first lady takes it all in stride, as she becomes a fashion icon for the ages. capable of ch
obama is known for her fashion-forward choices. as tanya rivero tells us, she is kicking off the next four years with a bang. >> reporter: over the past four years, it's been bold colors, bare arms and now fresh bangs. no one has influenced women's fashion quite like michelle obama. >> women like the way she mixes labels. she's unafraid to wear color. she seems like she's having fun. >> reporter: as all eyes turn to the inauguration, one big mystery remains, who will the first...
200
200
Dec 6, 2013
12/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 200
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama plans to attend. >> president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did he have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. he said the first political action was to attend an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robin island after he took office. and mrs. obama, michelle obama, along with her daughters, sasha and malia, they visited mandela, reading a book with him. and also talking with him. obviously, mandela, south africa's first black president, a huge inspiration to the u.s.'s first black president and his family. >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. >>> you heard tahman reference that memorial service that will be held in a football stadium. it's part of a logistical nightmare south african officials are facing. >> it's likely that most of the living u.s. presidents will travel to south africa. dozens of other dignitaries will attend. the event is bei
president obama plans to attend. >> president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did he have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. he said the first political action was to attend an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robin island after he took office. and mrs. obama, michelle obama, along...
105
105
tv
eye 105
favorite 0
quote 0
here is a discussion and fairness for the american people under obama care. >> reporter: president obama says he won't negotiate with republicans until they agree to fund the government with no strings attached. in an interview on cnbc, the president blames speaker boehner for the stalemate. >> the only thing that's stopping it is that john boehner right now has not been willing to say no to a faction of the republican party that are willing to burn the house down because of an obsession over my health care initiative. >> reporter: outside washington, the shutdown is hurting hard-working americans. in ft. wayne, indiana, the reid family is awaiting final approval for an fha-backed mortgage. but the government employees who would sign off on the loan are furloughed. >> we're in this hotel for who knows how long. >> reporter: head start is beginning to shut down across the country. geraldine bryant's twin sons have no preschool again today. >> it's going to impact them in a big way, especially academically, as far as them not being able to be in school. >> reporter: while social security c
here is a discussion and fairness for the american people under obama care. >> reporter: president obama says he won't negotiate with republicans until they agree to fund the government with no strings attached. in an interview on cnbc, the president blames speaker boehner for the stalemate. >> the only thing that's stopping it is that john boehner right now has not been willing to say no to a faction of the republican party that are willing to burn the house down because of an...
158
158
Jan 18, 2013
01/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 158
favorite 0
quote 0
obama is pressuring congress with a new online petition. it seeks support for universal background checks and other reforms. one virginia state lawmaker went dramatic. brandishing an ak-47 yesterday, while urging a support for a ban on assault weapons. it was unloaded. and his bill was defeated. >>> washington gearing up for a full weekend of inaugural events. security has been cranking up as practice for all of the major happenings take place tomorrow. mr. obama, vice president biden and their wives taking part in service events across washington. they will be sworn up on sunday, before monday's ceremonial swearing in at the capitol. >>> a scare for an alaskan airlines flight overnight. fighter jets were scrambled after reports of a possible hijacking. those jets escorted the 737 to sea-tac airport. someone called the honolulu office. >>> across the country at miami's airport, two massive airliners clipping each other at the gate, damaging both planes. an airbus arriving from argentina, touched the 777 leaving for paris. none of the 600 pe
obama is pressuring congress with a new online petition. it seeks support for universal background checks and other reforms. one virginia state lawmaker went dramatic. brandishing an ak-47 yesterday, while urging a support for a ban on assault weapons. it was unloaded. and his bill was defeated. >>> washington gearing up for a full weekend of inaugural events. security has been cranking up as practice for all of the major happenings take place tomorrow. mr. obama, vice president biden...
103
103
Jan 29, 2013
01/13
by
WMAR
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 1
so, they spent some time with president obama. the reigning nba champs were the guest of honor at the white house. they presented mr. obama with an autographed basketball and a jersey. and superstar, lebron james, stole the show. >> am i supposed to say something? >> you can if you want. >> it's your world, man. i'm in the white house right now. this is like -- hey. mom, i made it. >> nice, genuine moment there. it was the team's first visit to the white house since winning the nba title in 2006. >> the president actually looks short in that group. >> 6'1" president obama. the president doesn't feel short too often. next to lebron, we all do. >>> next, "the pulse." and a brand-new diet coke hunk makes his debut. >>> and a new health scare for barbara walters. but even her co-hosts on "the view" couldn't help but to laugh. [ female announcer ] going to sleep may be easy, but when you wake up in the middle of the night it can be frustrating. it's hard to turn off and go back to sleep. intermezzo is the first and only prescription sl
so, they spent some time with president obama. the reigning nba champs were the guest of honor at the white house. they presented mr. obama with an autographed basketball and a jersey. and superstar, lebron james, stole the show. >> am i supposed to say something? >> you can if you want. >> it's your world, man. i'm in the white house right now. this is like -- hey. mom, i made it. >> nice, genuine moment there. it was the team's first visit to the white house since...
148
148
Oct 23, 2013
10/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 148
favorite 0
quote 0
the fight over obama care shows no signs of slowing. the secretary at the center of it all breaks her silence. we're live in washington. >>> trash talk. a key white house staffer, a member of the national security team, fired. all because of what he was tweeting. >>> tainted treats. the fda sounding the alarms this morning after hundreds of thousands of pets are killed. >>> scary stunt. people in one neighborhood got quite the scare when they looked up into the air. >> there is a hot air balloon on the north end of town. and there's a guy hanging from it. >>> good wednesday morning. we begin with growing tension in washington. and around the country over the health care website's rocky rollout. >> the face of obama care is coming to the president's defense. kathleen sebelius answered wide-ranging questions about the rollout in an interview with cnn. abc's tahman bradley live in washington with details. tahman? >> reporter: john and diana, good morning. secretary sebelius said that president obama didn't know about problems with the webs
the fight over obama care shows no signs of slowing. the secretary at the center of it all breaks her silence. we're live in washington. >>> trash talk. a key white house staffer, a member of the national security team, fired. all because of what he was tweeting. >>> tainted treats. the fda sounding the alarms this morning after hundreds of thousands of pets are killed. >>> scary stunt. people in one neighborhood got quite the scare when they looked up into the air....
151
151
Jan 16, 2013
01/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 151
favorite 0
quote 0
obama's children have armed protection in school. and asks -- >> why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools? >> reporter: president obama will have to overcome nra opposition and convince congress to pass his measures to curb gun violence. when mr. obama unveils his proposals today, he'll do so flanked by children who wrote letters expressing concern about gun violence. the president will call on congress to ban military-style assault weapons, limit the number of bullets allowed in a magazine clip, and require background checks on nearly every gun purchase. mr. obama will also take action without congress by executive order. new york state, acted even before the federal government, putting in place the toughest gun control laws in the nation. >> this is a comprehensive bill that addresses the full panorama and spectrum of issues that come up. >> reporter: the new york law would block mentally ill patients from buying weapons and require mental health professional to report any patient they deem to be a significan
obama's children have armed protection in school. and asks -- >> why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools? >> reporter: president obama will have to overcome nra opposition and convince congress to pass his measures to curb gun violence. when mr. obama unveils his proposals today, he'll do so flanked by children who wrote letters expressing concern about gun violence. the president will call on congress to ban military-style assault weapons, limit the number...
140
140
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
on the one hand this proves obama is a tyrannical despot who ignores all the rules. on the other hand i kind of like tyrannical despot. shows spunk. >>> new report that the government is secretly collecting the phone records of verizon customers since april. act audience booing ] >> i knew something up when you hang up first and my wife was like hung up and obama was like, how about hang up at the same time. >> can you imagine? wow. >>> yikes. they put it -- we shouldn't even try to come up with our own stuff. that's good material right there. >>> a sheriff's deputy outside of l.a. was a little suspicious when he got a call about an alligator. when he pulled over the van there was a four-foot gator inside along with a kangaroo. >> all legit. the animals part of a traveling zoo and the owners had made ang emergency pit stop to clean the gator cage. >> just another day on the job. >> gauger cage, you know what that means? >>> i do. for some of you your local news is coming up. >>> everyone else an extraordinary friendship and an extraordinary achievement. something lit
on the one hand this proves obama is a tyrannical despot who ignores all the rules. on the other hand i kind of like tyrannical despot. shows spunk. >>> new report that the government is secretly collecting the phone records of verizon customers since april. act audience booing ] >> i knew something up when you hang up first and my wife was like hung up and obama was like, how about hang up at the same time. >> can you imagine? wow. >>> yikes. they put it -- we...
80
80
tv
eye 80
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama is in sweden this morning. but his mind is focused on home and winning the votes needed for a military strike in syria. while the president's away, the u.s. senate is drafting a use of force resolution that would authorize a limited military operation to punish the assad regime for allegedly using chemical weapons on its own people. the final language is being worked out. senate aides say it would set a 60-day deadline for the president to act. and would specifically restrict the use of u.s. ground troops. >> we all agree, there will be no american boots on the ground. >> reporter: secretary of state, john kerry, and other top administration officials return to capitol hill today to pitch the president's plan. democratic and republican leaders in congress say they're onboard. >> i believe that my colleagues should support this call for action. >> reporter: but it's not clear the president has the votes among the rank and file. >> we can't be a sheriff for the whole world, either. >> reporter: the public is also
president obama is in sweden this morning. but his mind is focused on home and winning the votes needed for a military strike in syria. while the president's away, the u.s. senate is drafting a use of force resolution that would authorize a limited military operation to punish the assad regime for allegedly using chemical weapons on its own people. the final language is being worked out. senate aides say it would set a 60-day deadline for the president to act. and would specifically restrict...
71
71
Feb 13, 2013
02/13
by
WMAR
tv
eye 71
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama's state of the union address. his proposals outline how they'll impact you. and his big request to members of congress. >>> flight fright. a passenger's first flight turned into a frightening ordeal. what was supposed to be a happy occasion was anything but. >>> and top dog. a little pup with a giant personality. meet banana joe, this year's winner of the westminster dog show. >>> and good wednesday morning, everybody. we do begin with that breaking news out of southern california. investigators have located charred human remains within the debris of that burned out cabin, where it's believed christopher dorner was holed up. >> if dorner is positively identified, it would bring an end to the manhunt for the former lapd officer. abc's brandi hitt has more from l.a. >> reporter: the manhunt for accused cop-killer, christopher dorner, now centers on this burned out cabin east of los angeles. we learned overnight that a charred body has now been removed. >> we believe that someone was inside. we had reason to believe that that was christopher dorner. >> reporter:
president obama's state of the union address. his proposals outline how they'll impact you. and his big request to members of congress. >>> flight fright. a passenger's first flight turned into a frightening ordeal. what was supposed to be a happy occasion was anything but. >>> and top dog. a little pup with a giant personality. meet banana joe, this year's winner of the westminster dog show. >>> and good wednesday morning, everybody. we do begin with that breaking...
117
117
Apr 26, 2013
04/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 117
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama joined the four living ex-presidents for the opening of the george w. bush presidential library. usually, the older president bush gets emotional. but this time, it was the son. >> whatever challenges come before us, i will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead. >> george w. bush library museum opens to the public next wednesday. >>> and a lighter note from the history day. this photo getting a lot of attention online overnight. the snapshot at the unfortunate moment that makes you wonder what was going on there. >> i'm sure it's completely innocent. >> absolutely. >> poor president obama. >>> time, now, for the weather across the nation. mostly dry and warming up across the board. the exceptions are texas, oklahoma and arkansas, where it's going to be stormy and windy. >> temperatures mostly in the 60s and 70s, with some 80s across the south. and the first time this year, minneapolis, fargo and the surrounding areas will see 60-plus-degree temperature readings. >>> new developments on the plan to tax the stuff you buy online. >>> plus, a swee
president obama joined the four living ex-presidents for the opening of the george w. bush presidential library. usually, the older president bush gets emotional. but this time, it was the son. >> whatever challenges come before us, i will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead. >> george w. bush library museum opens to the public next wednesday. >>> and a lighter note from the history day. this photo getting a lot of attention online overnight. the snapshot at the...
109
109
Sep 27, 2013
09/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
obama. obama. obama. weird name, right? obama. yeah. can i get a large pizza lover's delight with a stuffed crust and cheese. and make it quick. daddy hungry. oh, oh, oh. ♪ you're gonna hear me roar >> did he sing those songs? >> dr. seuss, white castle. that was real. "star wars," ashton kutcher. he was asking for it. >> he wanted attention and he go. >>> that's what's making news in america this morning. >> stay with us for "good morning america." have a wonderful friday and a great weekend. >> our government could face the battle of the shutdown and it's getting more heated than ever. >> they're following a hunt for a suspect after a shooting. >> "good morning, washington," friday, september 27th, i'm jummy olabanji. >> and i'm autria godfrey. scott has the day off. started with meteorologist eileen whelan. good morning, happy friday to you, eileen. >> same to you, both of you look so colorful, unfortunately i'm here in drab and black, i'm so glad to see that you two are bright-eyed and bushy tailed this morning. clouds rolling in,
obama. obama. obama. weird name, right? obama. yeah. can i get a large pizza lover's delight with a stuffed crust and cheese. and make it quick. daddy hungry. oh, oh, oh. ♪ you're gonna hear me roar >> did he sing those songs? >> dr. seuss, white castle. that was real. "star wars," ashton kutcher. he was asking for it. >> he wanted attention and he go. >>> that's what's making news in america this morning. >> stay with us for "good morning...
169
169
tv
eye 169
favorite 0
quote 0
the obama administration says he's numbers aren't official. in her testimony this week, health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius says the website's flaws make any early data unreliable. >> we do not have any reliable data around enrollment, which is why we haven't given it to date. >> reporter: her agency doesn't plan to issue its first report on enrollment figures until mid-november. but the first days overwhelmingly viewed as a disaster. a survey shows 80% of those polled have a negative impression of obama care implementation. just 14% say it's gone well, that the law has benefited them. but nearly one-quarter of americans say the affordable care act has caused them harm. steven portnoy, abc news, washington. >>> it's a major political headline overnight. did the president have second thoughts about joe biden. a new report claims the obama campaign thought of dumping biden for hillary clinton in the last election. bill daily says he did consider the idea. but decided it would not help the ticket. a top obama aide says there's n
the obama administration says he's numbers aren't official. in her testimony this week, health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius says the website's flaws make any early data unreliable. >> we do not have any reliable data around enrollment, which is why we haven't given it to date. >> reporter: her agency doesn't plan to issue its first report on enrollment figures until mid-november. but the first days overwhelmingly viewed as a disaster. a survey shows 80% of those...
140
140
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
tahman, a couple senators offering up a change to obama care. what's their plan? >> senator mark dirk, a republican, and joe manchin, a democrat, have introduced legislation a delay for individual mandate requiring americans to buy health insurance or play a penalty. american businesses back in july were allowed to delay the rollout of obama care. now, the american people should be allowed a delay because of all those website woes. >> abc's tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. thank you. >>> another note from the white house. a new report saying the government shutdown last month cost the u.s. between $2 billion and $6 billion in lost productivi productivity. that's due to federal workers staying home. >>> new signals this morning there could be a major breakthrough in nuclear talks with iran. secretary of state kerry is making an unscheduled trip to join negotiations. iran's plan to cap some of the activities in exchange for relief from crippling sanctions has been accepted by the six nations involved in the talks. >>> hundreds made a pilgrimag
tahman, a couple senators offering up a change to obama care. what's their plan? >> senator mark dirk, a republican, and joe manchin, a democrat, have introduced legislation a delay for individual mandate requiring americans to buy health insurance or play a penalty. american businesses back in july were allowed to delay the rollout of obama care. now, the american people should be allowed a delay because of all those website woes. >> abc's tahman bradley, live in washington for us...
117
117
Oct 1, 2013
10/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 117
favorite 0
quote 0
obama care? or the affordable care act? >> the affordable care act. >> the affordable care act is more affordable than obama care? >> the name says it all. >> do you think obama care is socialist? >> yes, i do. >> do you think the affordable care act is socialist? >> do you think that obama care and the affordable care act are the same thing? >> no, they're not. i'm not student. >> a cringe-worthy moment who happened to be a member of kimmel's audience. there she is. >>> we often hear about athletes carbo-loading before an event. but lolo jones is going one step further. supersizing her intake. >> if sosochi olympic, she eats four double cheeseburgers every day. topped off with protein shakes and plenty of ice cream. it's about 9,000 calories. jones weighs in at 157 pounds. that's 27 more than her hurdling weight during the london olympics. >>> from packing on the pounds to throwing down. look at this grandma who knows how to move with the music. and you can see why this viral video is going viral. >> her hips are gyrating.
obama care? or the affordable care act? >> the affordable care act. >> the affordable care act is more affordable than obama care? >> the name says it all. >> do you think obama care is socialist? >> yes, i do. >> do you think the affordable care act is socialist? >> do you think that obama care and the affordable care act are the same thing? >> no, they're not. i'm not student. >> a cringe-worthy moment who happened to be a member of...
313
313
Jan 22, 2013
01/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 313
favorite 0
quote 0
obamas. the first couple attending just two inaugural balls, compared to ten during the first inauguration. >> with more on the parties and the politics, tahman bradley, joining us from a chilly washington. good morning, tahman. >> reporter: very chilly, paula. good morning to you. good morning to you, as well, rob. it's back to work today for president obama, who had an aggressive second term agenda during his inaugural speech. he might want to sleep in today because he and the first lady were out late partying. ♪ you can feel it all over >> reporter: at star-studded inaugural balls, president obama and first lady stole the spotlight. mrs. obama, stunning in a ruby gown by jason wu. the couple serenaded by jennifer hudson. the inaugural balls capped off a day of pomp, featuring plenty of music. ♪ and the home of the brave >> reporter: a parade. and a public swearing-in at the capitol. now, it's back to work for mr. obama, who in his inaugural address, said he would push an aggressive age
obamas. the first couple attending just two inaugural balls, compared to ten during the first inauguration. >> with more on the parties and the politics, tahman bradley, joining us from a chilly washington. good morning, tahman. >> reporter: very chilly, paula. good morning to you. good morning to you, as well, rob. it's back to work today for president obama, who had an aggressive second term agenda during his inaugural speech. he might want to sleep in today because he and the...
149
149
Oct 31, 2013
10/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 149
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> now, to new developments in the controversy over obama care's rollout. the president and his point person are insisting that problems with the website will be fixed. >> president obama spoke in boston while kathleen sebelius was under intense questioning on capitol hill. here's abc's tahman bradley. >> reporter: this morning, new promises from the obama administration, which is hard at work trying to fix that frustrating health care website. the president speaking in massachusetts, defended the affordable care act. >> i take full responsibility for making sure it gets fixed asap. and we are going to see it through. >> reporter: holly ferris is one of the millions of americans to visit healthcare.gov since its october 1st launch. after waiting 4 1/2 hours, she successfully enrolled. >> it can be done, yes. >> you're here to prove it. >> i'm living proof. but i'm a sort of stubborn person. >> reporter: but holly's experience is not the norm. many who logon are greeted with error messages and delays. on capitol hill, the woman who manages obama care, health
. >>> now, to new developments in the controversy over obama care's rollout. the president and his point person are insisting that problems with the website will be fixed. >> president obama spoke in boston while kathleen sebelius was under intense questioning on capitol hill. here's abc's tahman bradley. >> reporter: this morning, new promises from the obama administration, which is hard at work trying to fix that frustrating health care website. the president speaking in...
147
147
Nov 25, 2013
11/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 147
favorite 0
quote 0
the obama administration says this is an important first step. but they know people still need convincing. over the weekend, president obama phoned the israeli prime minister. and secretary of state john kerry will meet with more members of congress. they clinched the deal. iran and six world powers reached a temporary agreement to halt iran's nuclear program. the obama administration is selling it as a game-changer. >> israel will be safer. the region will be safer. iran's 20% uranium will be destroyed. >> reporter: iran will allow daily monitoring of key facilities by u.n. inspectors. in return, the u.s. and allies will ease some economic sanctions, about $7 billion worth. many are skeptical that iran will change. >> it's an historic mistake. >> reporter: israel condemned the deal. was a it leaves in place iran's infrastructure to produce nuclear fuel. some members of congress expressed doubts. >> i would caution the president from overselling the deal. it's not a full dismantling of their program. >> reporter: before the geneva meeting, the ad
the obama administration says this is an important first step. but they know people still need convincing. over the weekend, president obama phoned the israeli prime minister. and secretary of state john kerry will meet with more members of congress. they clinched the deal. iran and six world powers reached a temporary agreement to halt iran's nuclear program. the obama administration is selling it as a game-changer. >> israel will be safer. the region will be safer. iran's 20% uranium...
188
188
Mar 22, 2013
03/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 188
favorite 0
quote 1
obama travels to jordan to meet with the top u.s. ally in the region, king abdullah. >> as this visit comes to an end, let's check in with alex marquardt in jerusalem. alex, what's been the overall reaction to the visit? all right. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. there have been two very distinct reactions. on the israeli side for starters i don't think it could have gone any better. many israelis viewed obama with some suspicion, but he's really won them over with his actions in recent days and particularly his speech here in jerusalem yesterday. here you can see the front page of one of the main israeli daily newspapers that says -- [ speaking a foreign language ] -- "you are not alone," one of the lines from his speech yesterday, which he won widespread praise for, and i think it's safe to say that in the coming days, you'll see a public opinion spike among israelis in the coming days and weeks. now, on the palestinian side, it was the polar opposite, deep frustration, deep disappointment, anger over the fact
obama travels to jordan to meet with the top u.s. ally in the region, king abdullah. >> as this visit comes to an end, let's check in with alex marquardt in jerusalem. alex, what's been the overall reaction to the visit? all right. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. there have been two very distinct reactions. on the israeli side for starters i don't think it could have gone any better. many israelis viewed obama with some suspicion, but he's really won them over...
91
91
Oct 3, 2013
10/13
by
WMAR
tv
eye 91
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama has heard a loud, clear message from the heads of the top financial institutions. the leaders of goldman sachs, wells fargo and other megabanks expressed concern about the shutdown. but they told the president the biggest concern is the october 17th deadline for raising the nation's debt limit. they told the president failing to do that would be a brick wall on the road to recovery. >>> major warning this morning about scammers and the affordable health care act. the better business bureau warning consumers about callers asking for personal information. they ask for social security numbers. if you get a call, hang up. the government communicates by mail. >>> samsung has begun selling its smartwatch. the device is designed to help users check messages, answer calls. but joanne stern says it doesn't live up to the hype. >> the battery life isn't that good. it lasts a day and a half. the idea that you're constantly charging this watch doesn't make a lot of sense. on top of that, the software has a couple of bugs. the apps don't work that well. >> the galaxy gear retai
president obama has heard a loud, clear message from the heads of the top financial institutions. the leaders of goldman sachs, wells fargo and other megabanks expressed concern about the shutdown. but they told the president the biggest concern is the october 17th deadline for raising the nation's debt limit. they told the president failing to do that would be a brick wall on the road to recovery. >>> major warning this morning about scammers and the affordable health care act. the...
137
137
tv
eye 137
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama says he will give back 5% of his salary. mr. obama makes $400,000 a year so he'll be returning about $20,000 to the treasury department. the white house says obama will personally write a check to the treasury. >>> all right, time to check the weather across the nation. savannah, jacksonville and tallahassee can expect a wet day. pleasant in the southwest. a new storm system brings heavy rain to seattle and san francisco. >> temperatures in the northeast in the 50s. average for this time of year but still colder than usual in the upper midwest with fargo in the mid-30s. chilly in dallas as well as the high near 55. >>> coming up, exciting news for techies as apple ready to revolutionize your living room. >>> a big announcement for facebook ready to unveil its latest project. but this one you won't see on your own facebook page. >>> the injured college basketball star with an uplifting message and the incredible thing he said while being rushed into surgery. we'll be right back. >>> the growth we've been seeing in the job market
president obama says he will give back 5% of his salary. mr. obama makes $400,000 a year so he'll be returning about $20,000 to the treasury department. the white house says obama will personally write a check to the treasury. >>> all right, time to check the weather across the nation. savannah, jacksonville and tallahassee can expect a wet day. pleasant in the southwest. a new storm system brings heavy rain to seattle and san francisco. >> temperatures in the northeast in the...
141
141
tv
eye 141
favorite 0
quote 0
cuccinelli has linked mcauliffe to president obama. >> obama care. obama care. obama care. >> reporter: from seattle to miami, hundreds of cities across the country are electing mayors today. in new york, bill de blasio, running on a far more liberal agenda than outgoing mayor michael bloomberg, is expected to become the first democrat to lead the city in two decades. in boston, voters are choosing a replacement for long-time mayor tom menino. and in colorado, something unusual is on the ballot. voters in 11 counties are deciding whether they want to continue living in the state or form their own. now, it's not likely these colorado counties will be leaving the state. both the state legislature and the u.s. congress must approve a new state. real interesting one there, john and diana. >> all right. tahman bradley, thank you. >>> president obama is turning to his old political network to help the troubled obama care rollout. at a rally last night, he asked supporters to keep faith with the program and help people sign up. an internal administration memo reveals t
cuccinelli has linked mcauliffe to president obama. >> obama care. obama care. obama care. >> reporter: from seattle to miami, hundreds of cities across the country are electing mayors today. in new york, bill de blasio, running on a far more liberal agenda than outgoing mayor michael bloomberg, is expected to become the first democrat to lead the city in two decades. in boston, voters are choosing a replacement for long-time mayor tom menino. and in colorado, something unusual is...
43
43
Oct 2, 2013
10/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 43
favorite 0
quote 0
i think the whole holding the government hostage over obama care is ridiculous. >> a bunch of jerks running the show up there. >> reporter: 800,000 federal workers will stay home again today without pay. about 6,700 of them civilian workers at this military base in central new jersey. >> they told us until further notice, you know, you're furloughed. when we call you, come on back in. >> reporter: local officials are worried about the economic impact. >> as these people start losing their paychecks, they're not going to spend the money in town. >> reporter: according to one estimate, the government shutdown will cost taxpayers $300 million a day. $12.5 million an hour. and $1.6 billion a week. but that price tag hasn't brought congress closer to a deal. last night, in a new strategy, house republicans tried to fund some parts of the government, like national parks and veterans benefits. but the measures were defeated by democrats who want a full government spending bill without changes to president obama's health care law. >> they took hostages by shutting down the government. and now, they
i think the whole holding the government hostage over obama care is ridiculous. >> a bunch of jerks running the show up there. >> reporter: 800,000 federal workers will stay home again today without pay. about 6,700 of them civilian workers at this military base in central new jersey. >> they told us until further notice, you know, you're furloughed. when we call you, come on back in. >> reporter: local officials are worried about the economic impact. >> as these...
154
154
Mar 12, 2013
03/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 154
favorite 0
quote 0
obama bring his overdue budget blueprint along? >> well, i don't have a date certain for you on the president's budget. it will -- you know, it's being worked on. >> reporter: president obama has been on a face time offensive. he hosted a swanky dinner with top republican senators and huddled with key players at the white house. among them house budget chief paul ryan, who today will unveil his latest proposal, a plan potentially more controversial than his last. >> we think we owe the american people a balanced budget. it's a means to an end and the means is to get to a good, growing economy to create jobs and opportunity. >> reporter: the ryan plan to cut the deficit is entirely spending cuts leaving the sequester in place turning medicare into a voucher-like program and -- >> yes, our budget does promote repealing obama care and replacing it with a better system. >> reporter: now, those ideas are all nonstarters with senate democrats who want to a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. tomorrow they'll unveil their first budget
obama bring his overdue budget blueprint along? >> well, i don't have a date certain for you on the president's budget. it will -- you know, it's being worked on. >> reporter: president obama has been on a face time offensive. he hosted a swanky dinner with top republican senators and huddled with key players at the white house. among them house budget chief paul ryan, who today will unveil his latest proposal, a plan potentially more controversial than his last. >> we think...
63
63
Feb 12, 2013
02/13
by
WMAR
tv
eye 63
favorite 0
quote 0
obama's inauguration. they'll be sitting with the first lady. >> another night of theater in the nation's capital. tahman bradley, thanks as always. you can count on abc's powerhouse political team for tonight's address. it kicks off at 9:00 p.m. eastern, 6:00 pacific. >>> four days after the record-breaking blizzard. and they're still digging out. bridgeport got 30 inches. and residents are angry the city isn't doing more. the mayor says the plows can't handle the massive amount of snow. >>> and we're finding out more this morning about the sheer power of the tornado that barreled through hattiesburg, mississippi. it was an ef-4. the twister raced across 70 miles in 3 counties, damaging or destroying nearly 600 homes. more than 80 people were injured. but amazingly, not one person was killed. >> very lucky folks. that could have been a lot worse. >>> time, now, for a look at weather across the country on this fat tuesday morning. a mild day will help melt away in a northeast snow. also some flurries for u
obama's inauguration. they'll be sitting with the first lady. >> another night of theater in the nation's capital. tahman bradley, thanks as always. you can count on abc's powerhouse political team for tonight's address. it kicks off at 9:00 p.m. eastern, 6:00 pacific. >>> four days after the record-breaking blizzard. and they're still digging out. bridgeport got 30 inches. and residents are angry the city isn't doing more. the mayor says the plows can't handle the massive amount...
102
102
Nov 20, 2013
11/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 102
favorite 0
quote 0
not even obama care. >>> and the winner is, cool and confident. "people" magazine crowns its sexiest man alive. >>> and good wednesday morning. we begin with the federal drug investigation that netted a freshman congressman. >> republican trey radel, will answer to charges today in a washington, d.c. courtroom. he already has a message for the voters back home. >> i'm a conservative. >> reporter: overnight, comments flooding the facebook page of first-term florida congressman trey radel. after he posted an apology saying, i am disappointed in myself. and i stand ready to face the consequences of my actions. radel is charged with misdemeanor cocaine possession. he was arrested last month in an fbi sting. and is set to be arraigned today. the 37-year-old blames his struggle with alcoholism for leading him to, quote, a irresponsible choice. his story drawing comparisons to embattled toronto mayor, rob ford. >> i'm not an addict of any sort. >> reporter: radel was elected last year. telling cnn -- >> i just want to do something to be able to help. >>
not even obama care. >>> and the winner is, cool and confident. "people" magazine crowns its sexiest man alive. >>> and good wednesday morning. we begin with the federal drug investigation that netted a freshman congressman. >> republican trey radel, will answer to charges today in a washington, d.c. courtroom. he already has a message for the voters back home. >> i'm a conservative. >> reporter: overnight, comments flooding the facebook page of...
143
143
tv
eye 143
favorite 0
quote 0
obama will announce today that the nominee for sect tear of defense is chuck hagel. some have questioned his commitment. >> this is an in-your-face nomination by the president. >> it's difficult to imagine the circumstances in which i would support his nomination. >> reporter: besides the fight over his cabinet nominees, the president must deal with the country's fiscal mess. by tend of february, the treasury will lose the able to boar moe more money and automatic spending cuts kick in on march 1st. >> we're going to be talking about further deficit reduction. >> reporter: the president has also promised to take swift action against gun violence. vice president biden is heading up a task force. the group is considering universal background checks for all gun buyers. and stiff penalties for carrying guns near schools or giving them to minors. >> that's way -- way in extreme of what is necessary. it's not going to pass. >> reporter: and that reaction is from a democrat, so whatever president obama proposes will likely face major battle over gun control. >> tahman bradl
obama will announce today that the nominee for sect tear of defense is chuck hagel. some have questioned his commitment. >> this is an in-your-face nomination by the president. >> it's difficult to imagine the circumstances in which i would support his nomination. >> reporter: besides the fight over his cabinet nominees, the president must deal with the country's fiscal mess. by tend of february, the treasury will lose the able to boar moe more money and automatic spending...
95
95
Aug 20, 2013
08/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 95
favorite 0
quote 0
and prince william is opening up about fatherhood. >>> another obama. a new member of the first family is introduced to the country. >>> and good tuesday morning. we begin with breaking news from egypt. and reports that the white house is now temporarily cutting off military aid to the country. >> meantime, the military continues its crackdown with the arrest of a top muslim brotherhood leader. preeti arla has more. >> reporter: the obama administration has been watching the situation closely. and whether or not to cut aid has been part of an ongoing process. the administration moved to temporary cut some aid. as the violence continues on the streets of egypt, there's word, now, the obama administration quietly suspended some aid to the country. according to "the daily beast," the u.s. made the move, despite the military takeover in the country hasn't officially been called a coup. >> there certainly are consequences for the actions that are taken by the interim government. >> reporter: lawmakers are debating whether cutting aid is the right move. >> th
and prince william is opening up about fatherhood. >>> another obama. a new member of the first family is introduced to the country. >>> and good tuesday morning. we begin with breaking news from egypt. and reports that the white house is now temporarily cutting off military aid to the country. >> meantime, the military continues its crackdown with the arrest of a top muslim brotherhood leader. preeti arla has more. >> reporter: the obama administration has been...
87
87
Sep 24, 2013
09/13
by
WMAR
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
president obama was chatting with a u.n. official when the subject turned to smoking. the president said he hasn't had a cigarette for about six years. that's because the fear of my wife. the president had struggled for years to give up smoking. >> busted. >>> city officials in a california town are trying to make the birthplace of apple a historic site. >> you probably don't recognize it. the childhood home of steve jobs. >> and that garage, that's where jobs and stove wozniak built the first apple computers in 1976. >> it started there. >>> a free concert shut down the streets of hollywood. >> it wasn't any concert. sir paul mccartney kicked off jimmy kimmel's new season last night. take a listen. ♪ you came along and saved my life ♪ ♪ you get along >> still sounds great. the concert had many fans consider a once in a time bucket list event. >> and it was free. bonus. save your coffee from the artificial stuff. switch to truvia. great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness. ♪ [ male announcer ] bob's heart attack didn
president obama was chatting with a u.n. official when the subject turned to smoking. the president said he hasn't had a cigarette for about six years. that's because the fear of my wife. the president had struggled for years to give up smoking. >> busted. >>> city officials in a california town are trying to make the birthplace of apple a historic site. >> you probably don't recognize it. the childhood home of steve jobs. >> and that garage, that's where jobs and...
132
132
Dec 4, 2013
12/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 132
favorite 0
quote 0
it's the second-straight day he will be talking about obama care. as karen travers tells us, that's by design. >> reporter: president obama highlighted the progress at healthcare.gov. but once again, he reminded americans that the health care law is not just a website. and he had a strong message for republicans. he said the health care law is here to stay. >> my main message today is we're not going back. after just the first month, despite all of the problems in the rollout, about 500,000 people across the country are poised to gain health care coverage threw marketplaces and medicaid beginning on january 1st. >> reporter: but the white house says the problems are almost fixed. over the next three weeks they'll make a big push to get people enrolled so they have health insurance by january 1st. john and diana? >> karen, thank you. >>> bill clinton is clarifying recent comments about health care. president clinton recently said that mr. obama should keep his word and allow people to keep their current plans. he told cnn yesterday he was trying to b
it's the second-straight day he will be talking about obama care. as karen travers tells us, that's by design. >> reporter: president obama highlighted the progress at healthcare.gov. but once again, he reminded americans that the health care law is not just a website. and he had a strong message for republicans. he said the health care law is here to stay. >> my main message today is we're not going back. after just the first month, despite all of the problems in the rollout, about...
72
72
tv
eye 72
favorite 0
quote 0
obama. the senate foreign relations committee passed a resolution that would give the president the authority to strike syria. but it's not clear the measure can pass the full senate or house. >> i see a horrible tragedy. but i don't see that our involvement will lessen the tragedy. >> reporter: the full congress could vote on military action against syria next week. president putin says it's too early to talk about how russia will respond if the u.s. strikes. but putin says, russia has plans. john and diana? >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. thank you. >>> and new this morning closer to home. tropical storm warnings have been posted for puerto rico and the dominican republic ahead of gabriel. it expects the storm to curve back away from the u.s. mainland. >>> prison officials in ohio have ordered an investigation into the suicide of ariel castro. the convicted rapist and kidnapper was sound hanging in his cell by a bedsheet. the prosecutor says castro, quote, couldn
obama. the senate foreign relations committee passed a resolution that would give the president the authority to strike syria. but it's not clear the measure can pass the full senate or house. >> i see a horrible tragedy. but i don't see that our involvement will lessen the tragedy. >> reporter: the full congress could vote on military action against syria next week. president putin says it's too early to talk about how russia will respond if the u.s. strikes. but putin says, russia...
147
147
Nov 13, 2013
11/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 147
favorite 0
quote 0
just 39% back president obama. the latest poll shows the majority of americans, 52%, say the president is not honest and trustworthy. >>> caroline kennedy heading to tokyo tomorrow to take on her new role as u.s. ambassador to japan, the first woman to hold this post. kennedy was sworn in yesterday, as her son and husband looked on. the best-selling author and mother of three has no expertise in japan. but her close relationship with president obama is seen as a diplomatic asset. >>> two americans kidnapped by pirates off the coast of nigeria are heading home. the captain and the engineer were taken from "the sea retriever," an offshore supply vessel last month. the state department refused to provide details about the release. but two u.s. officials say ransom demands were met. demands were met. >>> the epidemic of suicides in the military may be waning. the number has dropped more than 22% this year. but the number is still high. 245 active duty members have taken their own lives through october 27th. that's comp
just 39% back president obama. the latest poll shows the majority of americans, 52%, say the president is not honest and trustworthy. >>> caroline kennedy heading to tokyo tomorrow to take on her new role as u.s. ambassador to japan, the first woman to hold this post. kennedy was sworn in yesterday, as her son and husband looked on. the best-selling author and mother of three has no expertise in japan. but her close relationship with president obama is seen as a diplomatic asset....
166
166
Dec 10, 2013
12/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
>>> president obama's limb moe caught in traffic. a rare sight of the limo nicknamed the beast. >> abc will follow events in south africa all morning. a complete wrap up on "good morning america." >>> back here at home, the headline this morning is the wintry weather wallop. >> forecasters predicting another double punch as a storm system coming out of the great lakes combines with a southern low from the south. lit spawn more snow from the mid-atlantic to the northeast. >>> a bitter cold front out of canada is blasting parts of minnesota. the mercury struggled to stretch above 0 yesterday. some areas feeling as cold as 35 below. >>> the icy blast is forcing more flight cancellations. numbers sure to climb today. most out of newark, dallas-ft. worth and dulles. >> nearly 7,000 flight cancellations since saturday. some people stranded at airports for days. surprisingly, hardly any of the air rage we have seen in recent years. most pangs seem to be taking it in stride like this woman in cleveland. >> we were in new york city for a nice
>>> president obama's limb moe caught in traffic. a rare sight of the limo nicknamed the beast. >> abc will follow events in south africa all morning. a complete wrap up on "good morning america." >>> back here at home, the headline this morning is the wintry weather wallop. >> forecasters predicting another double punch as a storm system coming out of the great lakes combines with a southern low from the south. lit spawn more snow from the mid-atlantic...
74
74
Jun 18, 2013
06/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 74
favorite 0
quote 0
an awkward sit-down between president obama and russia's vladimir putin, the body language is pretty easy to read there. these guys aren't crazy about each other. >> one major reason why, the disagreement over the crisis in syria. abc's mary bruce continues our coverage this morning with more on that. she's live in northern ireland with the president this morning. mary, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. the civil war in syria is front and center at this summit but the superpowers are no closer to an agreement to end it. this morning the leaders of the major economic powers meet here in ireland and the focus is syria. in a new interview with charlie rose for pbs president obama fired back at criticism that is sending weapons to syrian rebels is not enough. >> if you haven't been in the situation room poring through intelligence and meeting directly with our military folks and asking what are all our options and examining what are all the consequences, unless you've been involved in those conversations, then it's kind of hard for you to understand the
an awkward sit-down between president obama and russia's vladimir putin, the body language is pretty easy to read there. these guys aren't crazy about each other. >> one major reason why, the disagreement over the crisis in syria. abc's mary bruce continues our coverage this morning with more on that. she's live in northern ireland with the president this morning. mary, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. the civil war in syria is front and center at...
204
204
tv
eye 204
favorite 0
quote 0
by president obama to rank and file republicans. the president has been meeting with gop lawmakers at the white house and will address their caucuses on capitol hill next week. for mr. obama the approach is a shift from the combative tone he sometimes used in the past. the president hopes greater communication can lead to bipartisan cooperation, and it just might be working. >> his goal is ours. we want to stop careening from crisis to crisis. >> reporter: the dinner came just hours after house republicans passed their plan to prevent a government shutdown and ease the impact of the $85 billion across-the-board spending cuts that took effect last week. while the president was reaching out -- >> constitutional analysis and i'm -- >> reporter: -- tea party republican rand paul on the senate floor was filibustering the president's cia nominee for nearly 13 hours, a sign business as usual may be hard to break. as you can see, rand paul may be a tougher sell for president obama, but the president's aides say he is concentrating his outre
by president obama to rank and file republicans. the president has been meeting with gop lawmakers at the white house and will address their caucuses on capitol hill next week. for mr. obama the approach is a shift from the combative tone he sometimes used in the past. the president hopes greater communication can lead to bipartisan cooperation, and it just might be working. >> his goal is ours. we want to stop careening from crisis to crisis. >> reporter: the dinner came just hours...
74
74
Jun 6, 2013
06/13
by
WJLA
tv
eye 74
favorite 0
quote 0
if it is true, it would be an unusually sweeping move for the obama administration to obtain what most americans consider private information. attorney general eric holder will be on capitol hill today. he'll likely face some tough questions from lawmakers. john and diana. >> all right, devin dwyer live for us in washington this morning. thank you. >>> all right, another developing story this morning, the first named storm of the atlantic hurricane season, tropical storm andrea spinning in the gulf of mexico just hours away from making landfall in florida. >> people along florida's west coast were busy filling up sandbags ahead of the storm bracing for soaking rain and damaging floodsment for the very latest on andrea's path here's accuweather meteorologist jim dickey. >> good morning. we're tracking the first named storm, tropical storm andrea moving its way slowly north and eastward. rain will come down in bucks across florida as we head through the day. many spots along the track of andrea as it later on through the week into the weekend drifts up the eastern seaboard. upwards of 4
if it is true, it would be an unusually sweeping move for the obama administration to obtain what most americans consider private information. attorney general eric holder will be on capitol hill today. he'll likely face some tough questions from lawmakers. john and diana. >> all right, devin dwyer live for us in washington this morning. thank you. >>> all right, another developing story this morning, the first named storm of the atlantic hurricane season, tropical storm andrea...
117
117
tv
eye 117
favorite 0
quote 0
obama, michelle obama, along with her daughters, sasha and malia, they visited mandela, reading a book with him. and also talking with him. obviously, mandela, south africa's first black president, a huge inspiration to the u.s.'s first black president and his family. >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. thank you. >>> you heard tahman reference that memorial service that will be held in a football stadium. it's just part of a logistical nightmare south african officials are now facing. >> in addition to the obamas, it's likely that most of the other living u.s. presidents will travel to south africa. dozens of other high-level dignitaries will also attend. the events are being likened to organizing a world cup, plus an inauguration and a coronation, all at the same time. >>> former president clinton was in office when nelson mandela took power. and their families became close. we will remember him as a man of uncommon grace and compassion. for whom abandoning bitterness was a way of life. >>> mandela's two youngest daughters were in london at the time of his deat
obama, michelle obama, along with her daughters, sasha and malia, they visited mandela, reading a book with him. and also talking with him. obviously, mandela, south africa's first black president, a huge inspiration to the u.s.'s first black president and his family. >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. thank you. >>> you heard tahman reference that memorial service that will be held in a football stadium. it's just part of a logistical nightmare south...
156
156
Apr 25, 2013
04/13
by
KGO
tv
eye 156
favorite 0
quote 0
obama and the first lady arrived there last night. then, they headlined a big democratic fund-raiser. for more on that, and what's ahead for today, here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: four years after leaving office, former president george w. bush will gather with thousands in dallas today, for the dedication of his presidential library and museum. >> i've decided to stay out of the limelight, because, one, i'm comfortable with that decision. and, two, i don't want to undermine our president. >> reporter: in his first exclusive interview with abc news, the 43rd president described the $250 million center on texas' smu campus, that looks back on his life and career, including many tumultuous times as president. from 9/11, to hurricane katrina. and the wars in afghanistan and iraq, where the museum points out, there were no weapons of mass destruction. >> as far as i'm concerned, the debate is over. i did what i did. and historians will ultimately judge those decisions. >> reporter: the president wants museumgoers to face the tough
obama and the first lady arrived there last night. then, they headlined a big democratic fund-raiser. for more on that, and what's ahead for today, here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: four years after leaving office, former president george w. bush will gather with thousands in dallas today, for the dedication of his presidential library and museum. >> i've decided to stay out of the limelight, because, one, i'm comfortable with that decision. and, two, i don't want to undermine...